May 19, 2025 • 3 mins
The 2025 high school football season in Ohio is just around the corner, and the excitement is palpable, especially in Columbus and the broader Central Ohio area. The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has recently announced the divisional assignments for the upcoming season, and there are some intriguing changes to note.
First off, the regular season kicks off the week of August 18, 2025, with the first Friday of the season set for August 22. This year, 706 schools will take to the field for 11-man football, each placed into one of seven divisions based on a combination of male student enrollment and the OHSAA's competitive balance formula.
Here’s a breakdown of the divisions:
- Division I: 72 teams, schools with an adjusted enrollment of 592 and higher.
- Division II: 104 teams, schools with an adjusted enrollment of 378 to 591.
- Division III: 107 teams, schools with an adjusted enrollment of 268 to 377.
- Division IV: 105 teams, schools with an adjusted enrollment of 202 to 267.
- Division V: 106 teams, schools with an adjusted enrollment of 157 to 201.
- Division VI: 106 teams, schools with an adjusted enrollment of 112 to 156.
- Division VII: 106 teams, schools with an adjusted enrollment of 111 and less.
One of the most interesting aspects of this year’s assignments is that all 634 teams in Divisions II through VII had the option to move up to Division I, but none chose to do so. However, there are still some significant changes for local teams.
In Central Ohio, several teams are experiencing divisional shifts. The Winton Woods team is making a notable jump up to Division I from Division II, a testament to their growing enrollment and competitive balance. On the other hand, La Salle will remain in Division II for another season.
Other local teams are also seeing changes. Badin Rams are returning to Division III after a stint in Division II last season, while Purcell Marian is stepping up to Division V from Division VI. Cincinnati Country Day is dropping down to Division VII due to a decrease in enrollment.
Indian Hill and CHCA are maintaining their positions in Division IV, despite having the option to compete in a lower division.
These changes reflect the dynamic nature of high school football in Ohio, where teams must adapt to enrollment fluctuations and competitive balance adjustments. With 38 teams changing divisions statewide, this season promises to be filled with new challenges and opportunities for growth.
As the season approaches, fans in Columbus and across Central Ohio are eagerly anticipating the kickoff, ready to support their local teams as they navigate these new divisional landscapes. It’s going to be an exciting year for high school football in Ohio
First off, the regular season kicks off the week of August 18, 2025, with the first Friday of the season set for August 22. This year, 706 schools will take to the field for 11-man football, each placed into one of seven divisions based on a combination of male student enrollment and the OHSAA's competitive balance formula.
Here’s a breakdown of the divisions:
- Division I: 72 teams, schools with an adjusted enrollment of 592 and higher.
- Division II: 104 teams, schools with an adjusted enrollment of 378 to 591.
- Division III: 107 teams, schools with an adjusted enrollment of 268 to 377.
- Division IV: 105 teams, schools with an adjusted enrollment of 202 to 267.
- Division V: 106 teams, schools with an adjusted enrollment of 157 to 201.
- Division VI: 106 teams, schools with an adjusted enrollment of 112 to 156.
- Division VII: 106 teams, schools with an adjusted enrollment of 111 and less.
One of the most interesting aspects of this year’s assignments is that all 634 teams in Divisions II through VII had the option to move up to Division I, but none chose to do so. However, there are still some significant changes for local teams.
In Central Ohio, several teams are experiencing divisional shifts. The Winton Woods team is making a notable jump up to Division I from Division II, a testament to their growing enrollment and competitive balance. On the other hand, La Salle will remain in Division II for another season.
Other local teams are also seeing changes. Badin Rams are returning to Division III after a stint in Division II last season, while Purcell Marian is stepping up to Division V from Division VI. Cincinnati Country Day is dropping down to Division VII due to a decrease in enrollment.
Indian Hill and CHCA are maintaining their positions in Division IV, despite having the option to compete in a lower division.
These changes reflect the dynamic nature of high school football in Ohio, where teams must adapt to enrollment fluctuations and competitive balance adjustments. With 38 teams changing divisions statewide, this season promises to be filled with new challenges and opportunities for growth.
As the season approaches, fans in Columbus and across Central Ohio are eagerly anticipating the kickoff, ready to support their local teams as they navigate these new divisional landscapes. It’s going to be an exciting year for high school football in Ohio
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your high school Football News for Columbus Ohio podcast.
The twenty twenty five high school football season in Ohio
is just around the corner, and the excitement is palpable,
especially in Columbus and the broader Central Ohio area. The
Ohio High School Athletic Association OHSAA has recently announced the
divisional assignments for the upcoming season, and there are some
(00:22):
intriguing changes to note. First off, the regular season kicks
off the week of August eighteenth, twenty twenty five, with
the first Friday of the season set for August twenty second.
This year, seven hundred six schools will take to the
field for eleven man football, each placed into one of
seven divisions based on a combination of male student enrollment
(00:44):
and the ohsaa's competitive balance formula. Here's a breakdown of
the divisions. Division one seventy two teams schools with an
adjusted enrollment of five hundred ninety two and higher Division
two one hundred and four teams schools with an adjusted
enrollment of tis three hundred seventy eight to five D
ninety one. Division three one hundred seven teams schools with
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an adjusted enrollment of two hundred sixty eight to three
seventy seven. Division four one hundred five teams schools with
an adjusted enrollment of two hundred two to two hundred
sixty seven. Division five one hundred and six teams schools
with an adjusted enrollment of one hundred fifty seven to
two hundred one, Division six one hundred and six teams
schools with an adjusted enrollment of one hundred twelve to
(01:26):
one fifty six. Division sweven one hundred and six teams
schools with an adjusted enrollment of one hundred and eleven and less.
One of the most interesting aspects of this year's assignments
is that all six hundred and thirty four teams in
Divisions two through seven had the option to move up
to Division one, but none chose to do so. However,
there are still some significant changes for local teams in
(01:49):
Central Ohio. Several teams are experiencing divisional shifts. The Winton
Woods team is making a notable jump up to Division
one from Division two, a testament to their growing enrollment
and competitive balance. On the other hand, LaSalle will remain
in Division two for another season. Other local teams are
also seeing changes. Baden Rams are returning to Division three
(02:12):
after a stint in Division two last season. While Purcell
Marian is stepping up to Division five from Division six,
Cincinnati Country Day is dropping down to Division seven due
to a decrease in enrollment. Indian Hill and CHCA are
maintaining their positions in Division four despite having the option
to compete in a lower division. These changes reflect the
(02:35):
dynamic nature of high school football in Ohio, where teams
must adapt to enrollment fluctuations and competitive balance adjustments. With
thirty eight teams changing divisions statewide, this season promises to
be filled with new challenges and opportunities for growth. As
the season approaches, fans in Columbus and across central Ohio
(02:56):
are eagerly anticipating the kickoff, ready to support or their
local teams as they navigate these new divisional landscapes. It's
going to be an exciting year for high school football
in Ohio, and that is it. We are headed to
the locker room for today. Hit the subscribe button and
never miss out. Thanks for listening.
This is your high school Football News for Columbus Ohio podcast.
The twenty twenty five high school football season in Ohio
is just around the corner, and the excitement is palpable,
especially in Columbus and the broader Central Ohio area. The
Ohio High School Athletic Association OHSAA has recently announced the
divisional assignments for the upcoming season, and there are some
(00:22):
intriguing changes to note. First off, the regular season kicks
off the week of August eighteenth, twenty twenty five, with
the first Friday of the season set for August twenty second.
This year, seven hundred six schools will take to the
field for eleven man football, each placed into one of
seven divisions based on a combination of male student enrollment
(00:44):
and the ohsaa's competitive balance formula. Here's a breakdown of
the divisions. Division one seventy two teams schools with an
adjusted enrollment of five hundred ninety two and higher Division
two one hundred and four teams schools with an adjusted
enrollment of tis three hundred seventy eight to five D
ninety one. Division three one hundred seven teams schools with
(01:05):
an adjusted enrollment of two hundred sixty eight to three
seventy seven. Division four one hundred five teams schools with
an adjusted enrollment of two hundred two to two hundred
sixty seven. Division five one hundred and six teams schools
with an adjusted enrollment of one hundred fifty seven to
two hundred one, Division six one hundred and six teams
schools with an adjusted enrollment of one hundred twelve to
(01:26):
one fifty six. Division sweven one hundred and six teams
schools with an adjusted enrollment of one hundred and eleven and less.
One of the most interesting aspects of this year's assignments
is that all six hundred and thirty four teams in
Divisions two through seven had the option to move up
to Division one, but none chose to do so. However,
there are still some significant changes for local teams in
(01:49):
Central Ohio. Several teams are experiencing divisional shifts. The Winton
Woods team is making a notable jump up to Division
one from Division two, a testament to their growing enrollment
and competitive balance. On the other hand, LaSalle will remain
in Division two for another season. Other local teams are
also seeing changes. Baden Rams are returning to Division three
(02:12):
after a stint in Division two last season. While Purcell
Marian is stepping up to Division five from Division six,
Cincinnati Country Day is dropping down to Division seven due
to a decrease in enrollment. Indian Hill and CHCA are
maintaining their positions in Division four despite having the option
to compete in a lower division. These changes reflect the
(02:35):
dynamic nature of high school football in Ohio, where teams
must adapt to enrollment fluctuations and competitive balance adjustments. With
thirty eight teams changing divisions statewide, this season promises to
be filled with new challenges and opportunities for growth. As
the season approaches, fans in Columbus and across central Ohio
(02:56):
are eagerly anticipating the kickoff, ready to support or their
local teams as they navigate these new divisional landscapes. It's
going to be an exciting year for high school football
in Ohio, and that is it. We are headed to
the locker room for today. Hit the subscribe button and
never miss out. Thanks for listening.
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